1999 Ford Ranger technical service bulletins
301 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1999 Ford Ranger.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4X4 or AWD
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for...
- Driveshaft thump clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Rear leaf spring noise
- Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (WOT), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with...
- Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 or...
- Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube
- Thump type noise/vibration heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- Driveshaft - thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop
- Thump/clunk on light acceleration from stop or when braking and coming to a stop on certain 4X4 super cab...
- P225/70R15 firestone wilderness ht tire may exhibit excessive tire cupping/feathering on the outside edges...
- Frame mounted front bumper brackets service kit
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Driveshaft-thump/clunk heard on light acceleration from a stop or when braking and coming to a stop.
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L gasoline engine may exhibit an engine quit upon initial starting of the...
- Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel
- Some vehicles with 4WABS may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes C1233 and C1234 (anti-lock brake sensor...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or...
- Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2ND gear,...
- Hooting, eeking or moaning noise coming from the clutch when shifting gears
- Certain vehicles with 4X4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak, snap, rattle, or clunk in the front end when turning or going over bumps
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveability conditions and / or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit driveabilty conditions and/or check engine lamp illuminated with a diagnostic...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5/3.0L engine may exhibit a surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a loud a/c clutch engagement
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- On some electric and electric postal vehicles, diagnostic trouble code B2785 traction inverter module...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the...
- Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires
- Information on climate control, loud a/c clutch cycling noise
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise that may be perceived by the...
- Some EV vehicles may exhibit a/c inopeative or diagnostic trouble codes related to a/c system
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Information regarding multifunction switch part number clarification
- Some vehicles may exhibit a loud compressor cycling noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and/or steering wheel movement,noise,or brake grab/lockup
- Some vehicles may exhibit loud a/c clutch cycling noise condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation, rough idle or malfunction ndicator lamp on with diagnostic...
- Information pertaining to fuel octaine parameter adjustment with ngs
- Subject regarding rear alignment out of spec condition
- Subject regarding new version 3.0 diagnostic soptware available for certain E.V
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency driveshaft thump type noise / vibration on light...
- No-charge condition. there are several possible causes why the battery control module (BCM) might not...
- Some 4X4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration...
- Some vehcles may exhibit a brake pedal vibration and / or steering wheel movement during light to moderate...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some supercab 4X4 equipped vehicles with 3.0 / 4.0L engines may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise /...
- Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube
- Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side windows either in...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- High voltage insulated safety gloves testing and ordering information
- Subject regarding 4.0L engine hotline phone numbers
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- Subject regarding flex fuel vechicle oil and fuel recommendations
- Some vehicles may exhibit surge, hesitation or rough idle or malfunction indicator lamp on w/ diagnostic...
- Concerns with broken thermostats on engines
- Subject pertaining to broken thermostat
- Some electric vehicles (EVS) and electric postal chassis vehicles may exhibit intermittent lighting of the...
- Subject regarding ash cup now available for separate order
- On some vehicles there may be a vibration at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some ranger electric vehicles (EVS) may experience steadily declining driving range caused by nickel-metal...
- Some electric vehicles may exhibit a low speed shudder on light acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Vehicles may experience vibration felt at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may experience spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Information regarding loss of regenerative breaking and high brake pedal efforts while driving downhill...
- Information regarding multifunction switch replacement
- Information regarding pump alignment tools
- Some vehciles may exhibit hesitation, surge, ,MIL and or any condition when a mass air flow (MAF) needs...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L flex fuel engines may experience a hard start / no start condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine spark knock (PING) on acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak at the rear seal of the transmission extension housing
- Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation, surge, malfunction indicator lamp and/or any condition when mass air...
- Vehicles may exhibit various driving conditions, hard to start, engine hesitation, rough or unusual...
- A chucking/sueaking and/or creaking noise may be heard from the rear doors while driving over bumps and/or...
- Some vehicles may experience a squawking/eeking noise that may be heard from the clutch on acceleration...
- Experience a growling noise from the front axle in 4X2 or 4X4 mode after engaging 4X4 mode and then...
- Vehicles may experience high idle
- Vehicles may experience buzzing and or grinding noise during 2-3 shift- vehicles equipped with M50D...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines may exhibit a belt squeal initially at cold start-up
- Information on 5R55E - 4R55E - 4R44E pump alignment tools
- Some 3.0L manual transmission equipped vehicles may exhibit a concern of engine idle high (1500-2000 RPM)...
- Some vehicles with 2.5L engine may exhibit a belt squeal initially at cold start-up
- 4.0L ohv engine equipped vehicles may exhibit clogged / plugged fuel injectors
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The vehicle may exhibit the speedometer/odometer inoperative as well as malfunction indicator lamps...
- The vehicle equipped with A3.0L and automatic/manual transmission may vibrate at high speeds which may...
- Buzzing and grinding notchy noise when SHIFTING(2-3 upshift).
- Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range
- Vehicles equipped with M5OD R1 transmissions mat exhibit a 2-3 upshift grind
- Some vehicles with 2.5L manual transmission may exhibit a high idle condition on deceleration and/or when...
- Exhibiting spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Some vehicles may exhibit a steering clear vision condition (steering off-center with vehicle driving...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- A temperature gauge fluctuation and / or a knocking / thumping noise may be audible inthe passenger...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on with diagnostic...
- Sssome vehicles may exhibit a no audio or inoperative radio at intial power-up after radio replacement service
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Experiencing very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds (parking lot...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch...
- Exhibiting a no audio or inoperative during initial power-up
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit excessive oil consumption as reported by the customer
- Some vehicles with 3.0L engines may exhibit spark knock (PING) under acceleration
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L engine and automatic / manual transmission may exhibit transmission fluid...
- All 4X4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite...
- Some vehicles may appear to be low in the rear
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- Owners of vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engine and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4X4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4X4 low range, with no...
- Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle...
- Exhibiting very light steering vibration / shimmy / nibble at engine idle or low speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.5L manual transmissions may exhibit a high engine idle condition on...
- Some vehicles may exhibit windnoise heard from the cowl / windshield area
- Exhibiting an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and / or marbles in a tin CAN rattle
- Information on retrieving diagnostic trouble codes from rabs modules
- Effective october 15, 1999, the 4R55E and 5R55E transmission assembly for certain vehicles are available...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure
- Experiencing an inoperative or inaccurate odometer / speedometer readings
- Owner notification program regarding ranger electric-vehicle component upgrades
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes features of the ngs software version 16.1 is not...
- Subject regarding the engine hotline phone numbers for 1997 - 2000 model year vehicles
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv and manual transmission may exhibit a squawk noise from the clutch on take off
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding rear end sag
- Information regarding brake pull
- Information regarding 4.0L ohv engine-marble type noise
- Information regarding clutch squawk noise on take off
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart (continued)
- Information regarding slow return to idle
- Information regarding windnoise from windshield/cowl area
- Information regarding uncommanded front wiper function (continued on 13252 and 13253)
- Continued from 13251, uncommanded front wiper function
- Vehicles with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and...
- Some vehicles with the 4.0L ohv engine may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel...
- Experiencing an audible pinging or creaking (not a clunking noise) heard from the driveline when engine...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0125...
- Information on possible battery overcharge while using ngs tester
- Concerns with slipping transmission shifts and / or delayed or no transmission engagements may occur on...
- This bulletin mentions clarification on how to obtain ranger electric vehicle (EV) traction battery modules
- Information on jump start procedures for ranger electric vehicle (EV) auxiliary battery
- This online automotive service bulletin contains procedures for vehicles with a rear end sag
- This online service bulletin involves vehicles exhibiting windnoise at the top of the door glass seal /...
- Vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines and built through december, 1998 may exhibit a loss of oil...
- Concerns with outside passenger or driver side mirror slightly fulttering / shaking at highway speeds
- Customers may complain of an internal low end noise that is described as a "diesel and / or marbels in a...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting...
- Concerns with uncommanded front wiper function activating without command
- Vehicles may exhibit an outside passenger or driver side mirror slight flutter / shake at highway speeds
- Experiencing windnoise at the top of the door glass seal / weatherstrip molding area
- Experiencing a loss of oil pressure accompanied by possible engine noise / damage
- Some vehicles may exhibit front windshield wiper activation without command
- Some vehicles may exhibit an internal low end noise that is described as a diesel and / or marbels in a...
- Subject regarding the ABS module active command modes feature of ngs software version 16.1
- Subject regarding engine hotline phone numbers
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Information on using the service bay technical system (SBTS) and new generation star (NGS) tester, and to...
- Some 4-DOOR super cabs built prior to 2/15/99 may exhibit a whistle noise at the top of the weatherstrip...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal noise from the front or rear brakes
- Brief information regarding radiator hose clamp for service
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit a hard start / no-start condition caused by fouled spark plugs
- Some vehicles may exhibit an occasional hoot / moan from the idle air control (IAC) valve
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when...
- All vehicles built after 5/1/1999, equipped with speed control, no longer have illuminated speed control...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no / low air conditioner performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle
- Subject regarding removal / installation procedure for beltline molding service
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear end sag
- Some vehicles may require radiator hose clamp replacement during normal vehicle service
- Subject regarding all vehicles built after 5/1/1999 equipped with speed control, no longer have...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no / low a/c performance at high ambient temperatures and prolonged idle
- Owner notification program regarding water pump replacement for vehicles with water pump that may have...
- Experiencing a thump and / or bump sensation on light acceleration and / or deceleration on some vehicles
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Vehicles may exhibit hesitation, crank / no star, stall-stumble, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0176, or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit spark knock under acceleration
- Exhibiting front windshield wiper activation without command
- Some vehicles with 4X4 option while operating in 4X2 mode may exhibit a light or a rolling thump / bump...
- Exhibiting a squeak noise at the left hand upper control arm
- Some vehicles with 4R44E / 5R55E transmissions may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements
- Experiencing a squeak sound while opening or closing the front or rear door(s)
- Experiencing front wipers activation without command
- Concerns with thump / bump sensation on acceleration
- Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds...
- Conditions with wind whistle at the top of the weatherstrip that seals the front door to the rear door
- Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making...
- Customers may complain of front windshield wiper activation without command
- Subject regarding fuel system diagnostic
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise in the front end at the left side, upper control arm
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R44E or 5R55E transmission may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak sound while opening or closing the front or rear (4DR) door(s)
- Subject regarding a water leak from or around the top of the front and rear door area
- Subject regarding service procedure for 4R44E / 5R55E orange service tagged transmissions
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- Information on maintaining tire pressure
- Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake...
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake squeak / squeal noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no enggements
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Vehicle may experience a diesel / marbel type noise
- Some vehicles equipped with flex fuel engines may exhibit a hard / no start, rough idle and / or other...
- Some vehicles may exhibit concerns with a sag in the rear end
- Subject pertaining to fuel contamination
- Some vehicles may exhibit a sag in the rear end
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit an internal low engine noise that is described as a diesel and / or...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.0L flex fuel engine (VIN code v) may exhibit a hard / no start, rough idle...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Complaints that the in-dash cd stops operating when hot
- Problems concerning windshield wipers that active w/out command and / or erratic speedometer
- Vehicle exhibiting multiple generic electronic module (GEM) related symptoms
- Some vehicles with four wheel anti-lock brakes may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake lamp illuminated and a...
- Customer may complain of a broken and / or stress cracked windshield glass
- Flex fuel engine may exhibit a hard / no start, rough idle or other driviability concerns w/ or w/out DTC...
- Subject regarding revolutions per mile tire size data
- Information regarding the audio system selective lighting feature
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.0L ohv engines may exhibit a thumping noise from the cooling system
- Information on repairing climate control system interior odor
- Information on replacing a four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) hydraulic control unit (HUC)
- Some vehicles with four wheel anti-lock brakes (4WABS) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake lamp...
- Concerns with the in-dash cd stops operating when hot / radio display reads cd too hot
- Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning
- Some vehicles with 3.0L flex fuel engine may exhibit a hard / no start, rough idle or other drivability...
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Lift effort is excessive on the driver and / or passenger outside door handle
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Some supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers
- Information on vehicles with a broken and or cracked front windshield
- Information on vehicles exhibiting steering wheel shimmy, vibration or grunt on slow speed turns
- Some flex fuel vehicles may exhibit a discrepancy in fuel pressure reading from actual when using sbds
- Experiencing excessive effort to lift the outside (l/r) door handle on vehicles built prior to 11/15/1998
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator light on, stall at tip-in from idle, engine hesitation,...
- All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must...
- Some 3.0L flex fuel (FFV) vehicles may exhibit a discrepancy in fuel pressure reading from actual when...
- Some vehicles built prior to 11/15/98 may require excessive effort to lift the outside (r/l) door handle
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Exhibiting a condition of pulls to the right
- Information regarding the right rear a/c compressor mounting bolt that was deleted from production for...
- Some manual transmissions may exhibit a concern of engine idle high during deceleration
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (AM/FM/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display...
- Some ranger supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers
- Some vehicles with 4 x 4 option operating in 4 x 2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate...
- Some 3.0L and 4.0L rangers with 4 x 4 operating in 4.2 mode may exhibit a slight or a rolling thump/bump...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles with power windows may exhibit window chattering or jerking motion when operating in the...
- Right rear air conditioner compressor mountng bolt was deleted from production for the 1999 3.OL EF1/4...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a broken and or cracked front windshield
- Some vehicles equipped with a dual media (AM/FM/cass/cd) radio may exhibit an audio concern of no display...
- Some supercabs may exhibit a buzz from the rear speakers
- Some 3.0L manual transmission equipped vehicles may exhibit a concern of engine idle high (1500 - 2000...
- Some vehicles with 4X4 option in 4X2 mode may exhibit a ping sound on slight to moderate acceleration in...
- Some vehicles with 4X4 option operating in 4X2 may exhibit a slight or a rolling thump / bump on slight to...
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
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